Stay 3 Nights and Pay for 2 at St. Regis Bora Bora

The St. Regis Bora Bora celebrates its re-opening on June 14th with a stay for 3-nights/pay for 2 special. The prestigious five-star hotel property in idyllic French Polynesia, known to be a hideaway for jet-setters, celebrities, and dignitaries from around the world sustained some minor damages following the passage of Cyclone Oli through French Polynesia last February and had been closed for repairs.
Consumers who book from now until May 7, 2010 will get a third night free when paying for two on stays between June 14, 2010 to October 31, 2010 and December 22 to December 31, 2010 on high season or November 1 to December 21, 2010 and January 1 to March 31, 2011 on low season. Stay includes breakfast for 2 on paying nights only and excludes Overwater, Superior Overwater & Royal Estate. Subject to usual contractual booking conditions


The resort, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, was recently voted by the travel agent readers of Travel Weekly magazine, Best Resort Worldwide at the annual Travel Weekly event for the second year in a row. Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide Inc. also received the prize for Best Hotel Chain Hawaii South Pacific. St. Regis Bora Bora has won numerous other accolades including being named in Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List and Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best, amongst many others.

The resort was made even more famous recently as the location site for the Hollywood blockbuster romantic comedy “Couples Retreat” that just recently launched in DVD format. The film stars Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell, and Jason Bateman, all recent guests of the resort.

The St. Regis Bora Bora resort opened in June 2006, marked the legendary brand’s first resort in French Polynesia and introduced an unrivalled dimension of luxury and hospitality to the South Pacific. The magnificent 44-acre property offers the most luxurious accommodations in the region combined with St. Regis’ personalized services and amenities, including 24-hour concierge and room service, and the legendary St. Regis Butler Service. The St. Regis Bora Bora has hosted numerous Hollywood stars including Nicole Kidman, and Keith Urban who spent their honeymoon here, as well as Eva Longoria, Beau Bridges, and Alyssa Milano.

Couples can indulge and unwind at the resort’s Spa Miri Miri. Located on its own private island, the Spa offers seven treatment rooms and a wide range of invigorating and innovative treatments. Spa Miri Miri was listed as one of the Top 10 Most Romantic Spas in Spa Finder magazine in 2009 and named Favorite Spa in the South Pacific by the same publication in 2008.
Guests at the St. Regis Bora Bora may also enjoy St. Regis’ world renowned personal Butler Service ensuring that all needs are catered for, from organizing fun filled activities to booking romantic late-night dinners. Foodies will delight in the fine gastronomy served at the resort’s three restaurants including Lagoon, the resort’s signature over-water restaurant by internationally acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Sushi Take, the first Sushi restaurant in French Polynesia and the Mediterranean grill, Te-Pahu. Lagoon has won Wine Spectator magazine’s award for excellence in 2008 and 2009.

The resort features a swimming pool with swim-up bar and, for couples looking for some privacy, a romantic pool for adults with private day-bed cabanas. Water activities at the resort include snorkeling, unparalleled reef fishing, deep sea fishing, and the island’s only catch and release fly-fishing at the resort’s private lagoonarium.
Additional information on the resort is available at http://www.stregisborabora.com/.

TRAVERSE CITY OFFERS “SIZZLING SUMMER" VALUE PACKAGES

Summer is coming quickly, and that means it’s time to take advantage of the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau’s popular “Sizzling Summer” package program, with a whole new menu of special rates, discounts and money-saving offers.

The new “Sizzling Summer Special,” which runs from June 13 through Sept. 9, offers room rates starting at $52.50 per person per night (midweek plus tax, based on double occupancy; a few exclusions apply). More than 20 of Traverse City’s best hotels, motels and resorts are participating in this offer, which includes a $10 casino coupon and dozens of other discounts on everything from dining, golf, movies and spa services to bicycle and kayak rentals, wine purchases, hot air balloon flights and tall ship sailings.

“This program offers some great values for visitors who choose Traverse City for their summer vacation,” said Bureau president Brad Van Dommelen. “We think this is just the kind of value-added packaging people are looking for this year.”

With its miles of sugar-sand beaches, crystal clear bays and lakes, championship golf courses and other outdoor recreation opportunities, the Traverse City area has long been a favorite Midwest summer destination. More recently, it has attracted national attention for its rich artistic and cultural offerings, unique shopping, fine dining and award-winning wine scene. (Just this spring, Livability.com searched 200 of America’s most livable cities and ranked Traverse City as the country’s Number One Foodie City.)

For detailed information about Traverse City’s Sizzling Summer Specials, log on to www.traversecity.com

Enjoy Savings in Luxe European Style at The Kimberly Hotel, NYC

The Kimberly Hotel recognizes that travelers want memorable, budget-friendly vacations and in response, they are offering a variety of creative summer packages:

It's a "Suite" Steal Promotion -  An ideal choice for New York City travelers on a budget, the Kimberly's Suite Steal Promotion offers guests a 50-percent savings when reserving two nights in a suite (valid on all one-bedroom suites). As an added incentive, guests who book a three-night minimum stay will receive 50-percent savings on the third night. The program is valid for stays from Thursday--Sunday (not valid on Tuesday & Wednesday). Available now through August 31, 2010.

Suite Breakfast & Parking Package - Designed for travelers seeking exclusivity and value, this "suite-savings" package includes accommodations in a standard one-bedroom or luxury one-bedroom suite with complimentary overnight parking in addition to a breakfast buffet for two. Available now through December 30, 2010.

Sunday Stay Special  - Tailored to inspire travelers to enjoy Sunday night in New York City, the Kimberly Hotel's Sunday Stay Special provides guests with savings of up to 30-percent. More specifically, guests will receive 30-percent off of a Sunday night stay, 25-percent off for two nights or 20-percent off a three-night stay that includes a Sunday.  The savings are only applied to the Sunday night rate. (The above package room rates are based on double occupancy and do not include taxes and other hotel charges).

For more information on The Kimberly Hotel, please visit www.kimberlyhotel.com, The Kimberly's new, official Facebook or follow The Kimberly Hotel on Twitter @kimberlyhotel.

ST. CROIX FANTASTIC FLIGHT PROMOTION OFFERS TRAVELERS $500 IN VALUE THIS SPRING

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has launched its St. Croix Fantastic Flight promotion, offering travelers $500 in value just in time for the spring season and Memorial Day weekend.

Travelers who book the St. Croix Fantastic Flight promotion receive a $300 airfare credit and $200 in certificates for dining, attractions and shopping when they book between April 1 and June 15 for travel to St. Croix between April 18 and June 30, 2010.

With its rich culture, colorful history and diverse activity offerings, St. Croix is a perfect vacation option for families, friends and couples alike. Culture-seekers love the island’s music, vibrant Danish architecture, historic landmarks, and unique culinary scene. Nature-lovers enjoy visits to the botanical gardens and tide pools, while beach-enthusiasts love the Buck Island National Monument-one of the world’s best snorkeling spots and the many pristine, secluded beaches around the island’s shores.

“We’re pleased to offer travelers substantial savings on the cost of traveling to the destination plus added value that allows them to experience the diverse activities and attractions of St. Croix in an affordable way,” said Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty. “For those that have yet to visit St. Croix, the Fantastic Flight promotion lets travelers explore a destination full of culture, history, beauty and epicurean delights.”

Hotels participating in the St. Croix Fantastic Flight promotion include The Buccaneer, Carambola Beach Resort, Chenay Bay Beach Resort, Club St. Croix, Colony Cove, Company House Hotel, Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Hotel Caravelle, King Christian Hotel and Sand Castle on the Beach.

The package is based on double occupancy, applies to new bookings only and cannot be combined with other promotions. St. Croix Fantastic Flight must be booked through one of the following participating tour operators: GOGO Worldwide Vacations, Travel Impressions, CheapCaribbean.com, The Mark Travel Corporation, Travelocity, Expedia and Orbitz.

For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to VisitUSVI.com. Follow us on Twitter (@USVImockojumbie) and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI). When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel—including on-line check-in—making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport from U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver's Lion King Package

Start the night with premier seating for Broadway's award-winning production of The Lion King at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre and end the evening with sweet dreams at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. The Lion King package offers one night luxury accommodations at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and two or four premium Saturday night seats for the show.

The eagerly awaited New York stage production sweeps through town this summer for a short but spectacular run. Beginning Saturday, July 17, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver invites you to make a night of it and enjoy one of Broadway's best paired with Four Seasons' personalized style and attentive service. The package is on offer every Saturday night of the musical's run including July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, and will run concurrently with the Four Seasons 'Kids in the City' package that launches in June. Additional room nights can be booked with this package, click here for more information and to book or call 604-689-9333.

As the world's leading operator of luxury hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts currently manages 84 properties in 35 countries. Open since 1976, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver provides a preferred address for both business and leisure travelers, and the highly personalized, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world. Recent awards and honors include Condé Nast Gold List and Food & Wines World's Best Places to Eat. Information on the company and on Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver can be accessed through the Four Seasons website at www.fourseasons.com.

Oklahoma’s Oldest Public Building Opens As Cherokee Nation’s First Wholly Owned And Operated Museum

Originally built in 1844, the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum is Oklahoma’s oldest public building and will formally operate as the Cherokee Nation’s first wholly owned and operated museum following the dedication on April 7. 2010. The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum is located at 122 E. Keetoowah St., Tahlequah, OK 74464.

Leading the dedication will be Chad Smith, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and David Stewart, CEO of Cherokee Nation Entertainment. Dr. Bob Blackburn, Executive Director of Oklahoma Historical Society, will deliver the keynote speech and will be joined by Ron Stahl, Co-host of Discover Oklahoma and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Representative, who will present a proclamation from the State of Oklahoma recognizing the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum as an “Outstanding Historical Tourism Site.”

“The historical significance of this event cannot be understated with this structure representing the oldest public building in Oklahoma and the site of the first sessions of the Cherokee National Supreme Court more than 165 years ago,” said Smith. “The Cherokee Nation’s commitment to preserving Oklahoma history and the Cherokee Nation legacy is important to all Oklahomans and especially vital to the people of the Cherokee Nation.”

The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum is one of several preservation projects recently undertaken by Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Group including Ross Cemetery, the Cherokee National Capitol Building and Cherokee National Prison. Each site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Group will operate the 1,950-square-foot Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum that will feature exhibits in three historic aspects including the Cherokee National Judicial System, the Cherokee Advocate and Cherokee Phoenix newspapers and the Cherokee language with a variety of historical items including photos, stories, objects and furniture.

“In addition to the four key preservation projects, which are cornerstones for the cultural tourism program, the new museum’s exhibits and artifacts will play a integral role in showing and telling the story of the Cherokee Nation,” said Stewart, who also oversees the Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Group. “With the recent return of the Cherokee Advocate printing press, the museum has a tremendous asset that will enable guests to better understand the challenges of the Cherokee people in obtaining the news and information of that period.”

The Cherokee Nation recently acquired on loan the last printing press for the Cherokee Advocate from the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Okla., which will serve as one of the main highlights of the museum.

The Cherokee Advocate was the first newspaper in Indian Territory, which later became Oklahoma, and, at the time, the only tribal-owned and published newspaper in the United States. Written in both Cherokee and English, the Cherokee Advocate was the primary means of the Cherokee Nation to inform its people from 1844 to 1906 and was printed in the Cherokee National Supreme Court Building at several points of time over its history.

The first issue of the Cherokee Advocate was published on September 26, 1844, with its last issue leaving the press on March 3, 1906. At the time the federal government was in the process of shutting down the Cherokee Nation government and its citizens were being forced to enroll for land allotments. In 1911 the printing office, printing press, and other equipment were sold to the publisher of the New Era newspaper in Fort Gibson, Okla., for $151.00. The Cherokee syllabary typeset was sent to the Smithsonian Institute for preservation.

Southwest Museum Services in Houston designed and fabricated the interior museum space to create an engaging and interactive guest experience. Past clients include Space Center Houston in Houston, Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, and the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock, Ark., among others.

The Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Group also operates four historically authentic tours that include lunch and feature an interpretative guide on the Cherokee History Tour, Cherokee Old Settler Tour, Civil War History Tour, and Will Rogers History Tour.

The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is adults $5, seniors $3, students $3, and children under 5 free. A group rate is available at $3 per person for 10 or more individuals.

For information on the Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism program, call (877) 779-6977 or visit http://www.CherokeeTourismOK.com.

2010 is a Big Year for Hollywood

Hollywood is celebrating many milestones this year, making it the perfect year to Visit Hollywood.  With landmark anniversaries, opening of new attractions, the introduction of new and remodeled hotels and a new website offering discounts and special offers to visitors, Hollywood is the perfect getaway for your next vacation!

This year, Hollywood is celebrating:

·         The 50th Anniversary of the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame

·         The recent opening of Madame Tussaud's Hollywood

·         The 25th Anniversary of the music world's landmark, Rock Walk

·         The introduction of the world's largest 3-D experience, the new "King Kong 360 3-D" created by Peter Jackson

·         New attractions and the reopening of sets and film locations on Universal's famous backlot

Throughout 2010 there will be exclusive discounts, vacation information and travel packages that will be available on www.ExperienceHollywood.com.

Terra Incognita Ecotours Offer Unique Close Encounters With Borneo’s Red Apes

Terra Incognita Ecotours, an adventure travel company that specializes in wildlife-focused ecotours that give travelers the chance to “make a difference” while vacationing is offering wildlife enthusiasts the unique opportunity to take a dream vacation to Borneo while getting an up close and personal look at Borneo’s Orangutan’s.

Known as the “Land Below the Wind” and also "Land of the Sacred Mountain”, Sabah on the island of Borneo is a land of varied landscapes and natural wonders. Borneo is also the home of stunning National Parks and an abundance of tropical wildlife and nature. Terra Incognita Ecotours offers travelers a journey that will cover local cultures, a World Heritage Site, the base of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, and a trip upon the Kinabatangan River---one of the richest ecosystems on the planet---and much more. This is truly a wildlife enthusiast’s dream vacation.

Adventurers have the unique opportunity to visit the Sepilok Orangutan Centre where these primates are rehabilitated for future release programs, and from there on to the village of Sukau, home of the Kinabatangan Orangutan and Elephant Conservation Programs. While in Sukau, travelers journey with local staff to look for Elephants and view Orangutans, Proboscis Monkeys, Hornbills, and many other wildlife species using the river as the highway.

The journey ends with a few days on Lankayan Island, where Sea Turtles share the beach with travelers and the waters are teeming with tropical life. From the beginning of the trip on Mount Kinabalu to the Kinabatangan River to the Sulu Sea, travelers will traverse the northeastern region of Malysian Borneo. Group size is limited to 16 members for a more intimate wildlife viewing experience, and Terra Incognita Ecotours will make a contribution to the Red Ape Encounters Community-based Ecotourism Project on behalf of every traveler.

For more information about this ecotour or any of Terra Incognita’s unique offerings, visit www.ecotours.com or call Call 1-877-GO EXPLORE (877-463-9756) to reserve your space.

GREEN YOUR SUMMER GETAWAY AT SAN FRANCISCO’S HOTEL DEL SOL

As the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22^nd is upon us, San Francisco’s Hotel Del Sol is celebrating with a trio of green summer travel packages. Earlier this year, the Del Sol announced that it had achieved green certification from San Francisco Green Business, a two-year process that required implementing a checklist of rigorous environmental conservation measures at the property. Leisure travelers who want to experience San Francisco with a summer getaway at one of its most environmentally-friendly hotels now have several value packages that showcase the city’s various shades of green:

Love Your Mother (Earth)

Everyone knows if mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. This eco-friendly family package offers a way to tread a little more lightly on Mother Earth on your San Francisco summer getaway:

• Great package rates starting at $179 for a standard room
• Two complimentary bike rentals (Value $56 and a discount on additional bike rentals)
• Two one-day MUNI Visitor Passports (Unlimited rides on all public transportation – including cable cars. Value $26)
• A tree planted on your family’s behalf by EcoUnit

This package is valid from April 12 – Oct. 31, 2010.Two-night minimum required. No restrictions on weekends and no blackout dates. Rates are subject to change at any time.

Heart of Green

Couples seeking an eco-friendly sojourn in one of the world’s most romantic cities will feel the love for the Del Sol’s “Heart of Green” package, which combines best available rates with a host of amenities to experience green San Francisco together: 

• Great package rates starting at $179 for a standard room
• Complimentary tandem bike rental ($45 value)
• Bottle of sustainably-produced wine from Ukiah Cellars ($25 value)
• Chocolates from San Francisco chocolatier Poco Dolce
• A tree planted on your behalf by EcoUnit

This package is valid from April 12 – Oct. 31, 2010. One-night minimum required. No restrictions on weekends and no blackout dates. Rates are subject to change at any time.

Sole of San Francisco

One great way to leave a lighter footprint – and truly experience a city – is to put on your walking shoes instead of renting a car. The “Sole of San Francisco” package combines best available rates with some fun (and funny) amenities to get the most out of San Francisco on foot:

• Package starts at $199 per night for a standard room
• San Francisco Comedy Walking Tour – see the funny side of the city on foot ($90 value)
• Complimentary San Francisco by foot walking map
• Eco-friendly pedicures for two  - after hoofing it all day, give your feet a rest ($56 value)

This package is valid from April 12 – Oct. 31, 2010. Two-night minimum required.No restrictions on weekends and no blackout dates. Rates are subject to change at any time.

The Hotel Del Sol announced its green certification in March, along with another of Joie de Vivre’s San Francisco boutique hotels, the Galleria Park. With these two hotels attaining certification, Joie de Vivre gained the distinction of having the most green certified hotels in San Francisco. “Hotel Del Sol is enmeshed in its neighborhood,” said Gary Sterman, general manager. “Working toward being a green hotel was demanding, but worth it as it reflects our commitment to making a positive contribution in our community. We’re getting great feedback from our guests and neighbors, who tell us they are increasingly opting for green lodging options.”

To be awarded green certification from San Francisco Green Business, hotels must implement measures in a number of categories, from energy conservation to pollution prevention. In 2009, the Hotel Carlton achieved LEED-Gold certification in the existing buildings category, effectively making it the greenest hotel in San Francisco by U.S. Green Building Council standards.

Joie de Vivre's environmental conservation program, Green Dreams, focuses on four main areas: recycling and waste reduction, energy conservation, water conservation, and pollution prevention. Conservation efforts range from implementing guestroom recycling programs and installing energy efficient lighting at the hotels to donating leftover food and setting up composting programs at the restaurants.

The Hotel Del Sol is one of San Francisco’s most family friendly hotels and is located in the city’s Marina District just off the famously curvy Lombard Street. Once a 50s-style motor lodge, the Del Sol has the feel of a colorful, cheerful California beach house, with spacious guest rooms and suites, relaxing hammocks, an outdoor pool, and palm trees in the courtyard. San Francisco’s best boutique shopping and neighborhood restaurants are only a few blocks away on nearby Union Street and Chestnut Street. The Marina Green, Fort Mason, Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio National Park are a short walk or bike ride away.

To learn more about Hotel Del Sol or to book a green summer travel package, visit www.jdvhotels.com or call (877) 433-5765. Hotel Del Sol is located at 3100 Webster Street, San Francisco.

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Lake Crescent Lodge Kicks Off Season with Grand Opening Special Travelers Can Receive up to 27 Percent Savings in Olympic National Park

Lake Crescent Lodge, a historic Olympic National Park lodge, announces its Grand Opening Special in conjunction with the season opening on May 7, 2010. From opening day to June 15, 2010, guests can book lodging for as low as $79 a night plus taxes and fees for a total savings of up to 27 percent.

Built in 1916 as “Singer’s Tavern” in Olympic National Park, Lake Crescent Lodge, whose management was recently awarded to ARAMARK Parks and Destinations, a leading national park concessioner, is an ideal base camp for the variety of recreational activities in the park. Highlights of the lodge include watching the sunset over Lake Crescent, exploring the beautiful glacier-carved lake in a rowboat, fishing for Beardsley and Crescenti Trout, hiking the nearby Marymere Falls Trail, or even taking a day-trip to Hurricane Ridge.

Guests of Lake Crescent Lodge can enjoy the charm of a turn-of-the century resort in comfortable, spacious guest rooms nestled among giant fir and hemlock trees, or experience the historic cottages, all with lake and mountain views.

“Lake Crescent Lodge offers the perfect tranquil environment to call home after a day spent discovering all that Olympic National Park has to offer,” said Nancy Williams, general manager at Lake Crescent Lodge. “The Grand Opening Special offers an unbeatable rate for guests who love coming back to Lake Crescent every year as well as those who have never been to this hidden gem on the Olympic Peninsula.”

For more information about lodging and activities at Lake Crescent Lodge, or to book the Grand Opening Special, please call (866) 297-7367 or visit www.olympicnationalparks.com. Promo code: OPENRATE.

SUMMERFEST – THE WORLD’S LARGEST MUSIC FESTIVAL: 700 Bands, 11 Stages, 11 Days, 1 Unforgettable Live Music Experience

Milwaukee’s Summerfest happens June 24 – July 4, 2010. Originating in 1968, Summerfest is now in its 43rd year and recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as “The World’s Largest Music Festival”. Year after year, Summerfest delivers an unforgettable live music experience to fans, showcasing the top touring talent on the planet on 11 stages, including the 23,000 seat Marcus Amphitheater. Approximately 900,000 music fans from throughout the world attend this 11 day mega-event each year.

The music festival takes place at Henry Maier Festival Park, a 75-acre permanent setting on Milwaukee’s beautiful downtown Lake Michigan shoreline. Summerfest offers something for all musical tastes, including over 700 performances by today’s hottest national touring acts and emerging talent and everything in between. On any given day, attendees can enjoy national alternative rock, country, R&B, Top 40, Hip Hop, Reggae headliners and more.

In 2009, the Marcus Amphitheater rocked with Bon Jovi, Keith Urban with special guest Counting Crows, KISS, Stevie Wonder with John Legend, George Strait with Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, Bob Dylan with special guest Willie Nelson, No Doubt with Paramore, Kenny Chesney with Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum, The Fray with Jack’s Mannequin and Kid Rock with Lynyrd Skynyrd.

On Summerfest ground stages, fans enjoyed The Offspring, Rusted Root, Phil Vassar, Rancid, Rise Against, Matisyahu, Barenaked Ladies, Cage the Elephant, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Puddle of Mudd, Sara Evans, Los Lonely Boys, Blues Traveler, Loverboy, Anthony Hamilton, Matthew Sweet, Better Than Ezra, Anberlin, Elvis Costello and The Imposters, Dropkick Murphys, Kevin Rudolf, The Airborne Toxic Event, Heart, The Gufs, Flogging Molly, Judas Priest, Train, Gavin DeGraw, Shinedown, Lupe Fiasco, Carolina Liar, Mat Kearney, Buddy Guy, Staind, BoDeans, Jason Aldean, Billy Squier, Guster, Shiny Toy Guns, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, The Roots, Huey Lewis and the News, and many, many more.

Summerfest 2010 will be even more amazing. Summerfest is currently finalizing and unveiling its monster lineup which to date includes, Eric Clapton with special guest Roger Daltry, Tom Petty with special guest ZZ Top, Rush, Tim McGraw with Lady Antebellum and Love and Theft, Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber with special guest Sean Kingston, Brooks & Dunn with special guests Gary Allan and Kellie Pickler with another three Marcus Amphitheater headliners to be announced by early May. Additionally, the festival has signed and announced Sheryl Crow, Jeff Beck, The Moody Blues, Thievery Corporation, The Roots, Colbie Caillat, 311, The Scorpions, Kool & The Gang, Danny Gokey, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Bravery, Phil Vassar, Modest Mouse, O.A.R., The Devil Wears Prada, The Wailers, Sound Tribe Sector 9 and The Hold Steady with many more to come.

There’s more than just great music at Summerfest! Families and kids can enjoy interactive exhibits and displays, children’s performers and attractions, professional sports demonstrations, comedy acts, video and technology pavilions and shopping at four extensive marketplaces. The grounds also host 45 different food and beverage vendors, offering a wide variety of delectable cuisine. Recognized as a destination event within the music and travel industries, the event regularly garners international media attention.

Online fans love Summerfest.com for access to all of the up-to-date event information. Last year 4,392,204 online visitors originating from over 185 countries hit the website. In 2009, an increased effort was made to communicate to the next generation of Summerfest fans through social networking websites like MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. Exclusive offers and promotions were given to fans on these sites including surprise free admission tickets! Summerfest now has over 64,000 fans on Facebook, over 16,000 friends on MySpace and 5,000 followers on Twitter.

The most amazing aspect of the event is the low admission price. General admission is $15 any time, any day. Fans can purchase an $8 ticket valid for admission on any weekday between noon and 4:00 p.m. Marcus Amphitheater tickets are sold separately and include admission to Summerfest.

Don’t miss this unforgettable live music experience this summer. Text “SMILE” to SFEST (73378) for updates and information or visit www.summerfest.com for event and performance schedule information.

Summer Family Fun at Casa de Campo

Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic has launched its unique Summer Family Values program along with a Sports Sampler for families to learn & play together.

“During the school year everyone is busy and there is not much time for families to create fond ‘together’ memories,” said Dr. Claudio Silvestri, President and CEO of Premier Resorts and Hotels the management company for Casa de Campo and father of two. “This Summer connect with your children, laugh and learn at Casa de Campo.”

The Sports Sampler is a 3-day program created to enable adults and their kids to learn –or- perfect skills in ocean kayaking, tennis or horseback riding. For two hours each day you can learn progressive skills in a single sport – or – become a tri-athlete and learn or play three different sports! The cost for the three-day program is $119 per child (up to 17 -years) and $169 per adult. For outline of sports sampler including day by day information, log onto www.casadecampo.com.do

Casa de Campo’s Summer Values, valid for travel from April 7 through September 30 feature FREE room upgrade – new Elite room at luxury room rate, or luxury room at Superior room rate; 2 kids FREE when staying in room with parents; and 50% off connecting second room for families traveling together. Guests staying in villa accommodations will receive $200 resort credit and 2 kids FREE staying in the villa with parents. Minimum 4-night stay required in hotel and villa accommodations.

Casa de Campo is known as “The Caribbean’s Most Complete Resort” and home to 3-Pete Dye designed golf courses (including the Teeth of the Dog), the La Terraza Tennis Center, a Shooting Center, an Equestrian Center, private Minitas Beach, world class Marina & Yacht Club the Altos de Chavon village and more. For rates and restrictions and any additional information, contact your preferred travel agent, Casa de Campo reservations 1-800-877-3643 or log onto www.casadecampo.com.do

Spring into Fall as MSC Offers $200 Shipboard Credit with Canada/New England Cruises

Guests booking a fall foliage cruise with MSC Cruises by May 30 receive a shipboard credit of up to $200 per stateroom for use on Canada/New England 2010 cruises onboard MSC Poesia.

U.S. and Canadian guests departing on cruises from New York City or Quebec City on these inaugural Canada/New England cruises receive up to a $100 shipboard credit per person (maximum of $200 per stateroom).

Vacationers will discover the colonial history of the New England coast, experience the French charm of Quebec, and explore the quaint ships and beauty of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.

The shipboard credit can be used on six, seven, nine, 10, 13, 14, 17, and 19-night Canada/New England cruises. Highlights of some cruises include:

7-night: “Scenic Splendors of Fall,” October 2, New York City to Quebec City calling in New York, New York; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Corner Brook, Newfoundland; and Quebec City, Quebec from $699 per person (GFT’s of $78.50 pp. are additional);

10-night: “Dazzling Fall Foliage,” September 22, roundtrip from New York City calling in New York, New York; Sydney, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Quebec City, Quebec; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Newport, Rhode Island from $999 per person (GFT’s of $72.90 pp. are additional);

14-night: “Autumn Along the Atlantic Shores,” October 2, roundtrip from New York City calling in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Quebec City, Quebec; Sydney, Nova Scotia; Bar Harbor, Maine; and Newport, Rhode Island; from $1,349 per person (GFT’s of $120.35 pp. are additional);

14-night: “Autumn Leaves and Lighthouses,” October 9, roundtrip from Quebec calling in Quebec City, Quebec; Sydney, Nova Scotia; Bar Harbor, Maine; Boston, Massachusetts; Newport, Rhode Island; New York, New York; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from $1,349 per person (GFT’s of $129.45 pp. are additional);

Extended-stay hotel packages are available. For more information about MSC Cruises, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com, call 877-665-4655, or contact a local travel professional.

Historic Loews Philadelphia Hotel “Still Cool at 10”

Let’s hear it for Loews Philadelphia Hotel! Break out the champagne, bake a commemorative cake, blow up balloons and put on party hats. The 581-room hotel is celebrating its 10^th anniversary with a year-long birthday bash.

Loews has prepared a special “Still Cool at 10” anniversary package that guarantees significant savings on deluxe accommodations with a second room available for $10 and a birthday celebration amenity.

Patrons can take that guarantee to the bank.

In fact, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, which debuted on April 3, 2000, is located in the former Philadelphia Savings Fund Society (PSFS) bank building, the city’s first skyscraper built in 1932 and the first to have central air conditioning. The site is steeped in history and evokes memories of Philadelphia’s halcyon days in the thirties.

It also was the first skyscraper in the city to have any type of “advertising.” The 27-foot high PSFS sign in red neon letters on the roof served as a beacon in the Philadelphia skyline and still does. It was lit 24 hours a day, even during the Great Depression, and to this day can be seen from more than 20 miles away on a clear night.

“In one of America’s most historic cities, Loews is proud to occupy a building with such special meaning to all Philadelphians,” says Loews Philadelphia Hotel General Manager, Rick Staub. “We believe our celebratory package befits this significant site.”

The “Still Cool at 10” package starting from $189 includes:

• Overnight deluxe accommodations
• Second room (on the same night) for only $10
• Special Loews Philadelphia birthday celebration amenity

As part of its birthday celebration, SoleFood’s cocktail menu will feature a variety of classic and vintage drinks with a modern twist that speak to the history of the building and the lifestyle of Philadelphians in other eras. In that regard, Loews also will offer commemorative swizzle sticks emblazoned with “PSFS” on one side and the Loews logo on the other, an item that surely will become a collector’s edition.

The signature cocktail, “The Lescaze,” is named in honor of William Lescaze, one of the buildings architects. Stefanie Formagoni, SoleFood mixologist, has created a twist on the vintage Rusty Nail cocktail:

“The Lescaze”

2 ounces Johnnie Walker Black

1.5 ounces Drambuie

4 dashes orange bitters

1 lemon twist

Shake well and serve “up” in a cocktail glass. Garnish with a flaming lemon twist that reveals the drink’s natural oils, allowing for a smoky, smooth and refined finish.

“This is a tongue-in-cheek cocktail,” says Formagoni. “This building was built with hammer and nails and a lot of hard work.”

And careful attention to detail and planning have gone into this birthday party. One of the celebration’s most attractive features is that it lasts until December 30, 2010, not just one weekend or one month. That offers patrons a great deal of flexibility in planning a stay.

The “Still Cool at 10” package price starts at $189 based upon double occupancy. The package is subject to availability and change, and is not available to groups of ten or more. For information about Loews Philadelphia Hotel, or to reserve a room, call (215) 231-7333, toll-free at (800) 235-6397 or visit on-line at www.loewshotels.com. Use the promotion code “Birthday.”

For additional information or reservations in SoleFood restaurant, please call (215) 231-7300.

Spirit Airlines... Penny Fares but Pay for Carry-On Bags

Ultra low cost leader Spirit Airlines is lowering fares even further. Spirit today introduced PENNY PLUS fares¹ and reduced its checked bag fees exclusively for its $9 Fare Club members. The airline reduced its lowest fare by over $40 each way on average in this unprecedented move. Members of Spirit’s $9 Fare Club now pay as low as a penny plus fuel, taxes and fees for their reservation.

“Our new PENNY PLUS fares¹ are the best value in travel, and with over one million seats available, they are not hard to find!” says Barry Biffle, Spirit’s Chief Marketing Officer.

In order to continue reducing fares even further and offering customers the option of paying only for the services they want and use rather than subsidizing the choices of others, the low fare industry innovator is also progressing to the next phase of unbundling with the introduction of a charge to carry on a bag and be boarded first onto the airplane.

Members of Spirit’s $9 Fare Club who pre-reserve their carry-on bag in advance online receive a $10 discount compared to non-members and pay only $20 for their carry-on. In addition, checked bag fees for $9 Fare Club members have been reduced to $15 for domestic flights and $20 for international flights, both a $10 savings compared to non-members. The baggage discounts will be available for purchase by July 1, 2010, for travel August 1, 2010 and beyond.

“In addition to lowering fares even further, this will reduce the number of carry-on bags, which will improve inflight safety and efficiency by speeding up the boarding and deplaning process, all of which ultimately improve the overall customer experience,” says Spirit’s Chief Operating Officer Ken McKenzie. “Bring less; pay less. It’s simple.”

The new carry-on bag fee is effective for reservations purchased after April 5, 2010, for travel August 1, 2010 and beyond, and will be available for purchase on or before July 1, 2010. The fee applies to carry-ons to be placed in overhead bins and includes priority boarding in Zone 1. Personal items that fit under the seat are free.

Examples of Spirit Airlines PENNY PLUS Fares¹ Exclusive to $9 Fare Club Members and available in most non-stop markets:

	Ticket	Fuel**	Taxes & Fees***	Total
Atlanta – Myrtle Beach	1¢	$12.32	$18.70	$31.03
Boston – Myrtle Beach	1¢	$27.57	$18.70	$46.28
Detroit – Fort Lauderdale	1¢	$36.49	$18.70	$55.20
Detroit – Las Vegas	1¢	$54.22	$18.70	$72.93

Spirit recently introduced its Fuel Pass Through Calculation (www.spiritair.com/howmuchismyfuel) to ensure transparency in fuel costs, making sure customers know how much of their reservation is for the fuel to cover their trip. “With Spirit’s Fuel Pass Through Calculation, we are not just the low fare leader, but now also the transparency leader,” says Biffle.

Spirit Airlines Bag Fees

(available for purchase by July 1, 2010, for travel August 1, 2010 and beyond):

DOMESTIC	$9 Fare Club Member (Online in Advance)	All Other Channels Except at Gate	Gate Only
Personal Item°	FREE	FREE	FREE
Carry-On	$20	$30	$45
Checked (1st)	$15	$25	$45
Checked (2nd)	$15	$25	Not Available
INTERNATIONAL	$9 Fare Club Member (Online in Advance)	All Other Channels Except at Gate	Gate Only
Personal Item°	FREE	FREE	FREE
Carry-On	$20	$30	$45
Checked (1st)	$20	$30	$45
Checked (2nd)	$20	$30	Not Available

°Personal item must fit under the seat in front of customer as space is not guaranteed in an overhead bin.

All bags purchased at gates must be paid by credit card; no cash accepted at gates.

Carry-on Personal Items (Under Seat Space):

Personal items that fit under the seat are free, such as a purse, briefcase, backpack or laptop computer. Dimensions must not exceed 16 inches by 14 inches by 12 inches. New personal item bag sizers will be available at Spirit airport locations.

Carry-on Bags (Overhead Bin Space):

Dimensions for paid carry-on bags for overhead bin space must not exceed 22 inches by 18 inches by 10 inches.

Exceptions to the carry-on bag fee are: umbrella, assistive devices, outer garments (coats, hats, wraps), camera, car seat/stroller, infant diaper bag, medicine, pet container, reading material for the flight, or food for immediate consumption.